JessicaNov 7, 2021What An Ankylosing Spondylitis Diagnosis May Mean for YouThough this disease is painful and can be debilitating, many are able to lead a “normal”, albeit altered, life. What might AS mean for you?
JessicaJun 17, 20219 Things to Consider Before Hiking with a Chronic IllnessI’ve learned to stop relying on trail ratings because the simplistic rating system is subjective at best and not meant for disabled bodies.
JessicaFeb 5, 2021Identifying Trails for Hikers with DisabilitiesFebruary 4th, 2021 Identifying trails that are appropriate for the hiker with a disability is easier said than done, right? Finding easy,...
JessicaJan 26, 2021Believing Chronic Pain SufferersJanuary 25th, 2021 Here’s the deal - chronic pain is no joke. It’s nothing to shrug off, to downplay, or to disregard. But many of us...
JessicaDec 9, 2020Diary of Things for Another Day with ASDecember 9th, 2020 Tomorrow is another day. Carpe Diem. Here today, gone tomorrow. There are lots of clichés and aphorisms out there...
JessicaSep 12, 2020Waking Up with Ankylosing SpondylitisMorning stiffness comes with an urgency to move, but also a hesitation to move and cause more pain. On other mornings, I wake with mild-to-